Butter Tarts

A quintessential treat for any get-together.

Time 1 hr

Serving Size 8

Ingredients

Step 1
In food processor, combine flour, salt and brown sugar, pulsing to combine.
Step 2
Add margarine and pulse 5-6 times until mixture resembles course corn meal.
Step 3
Add Silk and pulse another 5-6 times. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when you squeeze it in your hand.
Step 4
Divide dough between 8 cupcake molds using your fingers to press into the bottom and up the sides.
Step 5
Prick the bottom with a fork and chill for 20-30 minutes.
Step 6
While crust chills, preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 7
Bake tarts for 10 minutes, then let cool while you prepare filling.

Step 1
Whisk together flax meal and Silk.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, margarine, salt and coconut flax mixture.
Step 3
Heat until margarine is melted and mixture just starts to boil.
Step 4
Remove from heat and immediately add vanilla extract, pecans and baking powder, mixing to combine.
Step 5
Spoon filling into tart shells, 1 heaping Tbsp per shell. Bake another 20 minutes until filling has set.